Deploy Office 2019 (for IT Pros) - Office (2024)

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To set up and deploy volume licensed versions of Office 2019, including Project and Visio, within your organization, utilize the Office Deployment Tool (ODT). The Office Customization Tool (OCT) that you previously used for Windows Installer (MSI) is no longer used.

The installation files for Office 2019 are available on the Office Content Delivery Network (CDN) on the internet instead of on the Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC). You can install Office 2019 directly from the Office CDN. Or, you can download the installation files from the Office CDN to a location on your local network, such as a shared folder, and install Office 2019 from that location. You can use different methods for different sets of computers in your organization. Whichever method you choose, you use the ODT.

Installing directly from the Office CDN requires the least amount of administrative effort and is recommended. But you might have constraints that prevent you from installing directly from the internet. For example, some computers might lack internet connectivity, or you could have limited bandwidth to the internet.

The Office Deployment Tool is a free download from the Microsoft Download Center. We recommend that you always download and use the most current version of the ODT.

After you download the Office Deployment Tool, double-click on the officedeploymenttool executable (.exe) file to extract the ODT files. When you're finished, you should have several files: setup.exe and some sample configuration.xml files. For an Office 2019-specific sample, see Sample configuration.xml file to use with the Office Deployment Tool.

The setup.exe file is the ODT and is a command-line tool that supports downloading and installing Office 2019. The configuration.xml files are sample files to get you started. You use the configuration.xml file to provide settings for the ODT to use when downloading or installing Office 2019. The configuration.xml is a simple xml file that can be created and edited in any text editor, such as Notepad. You can name the file anything that you want, as long as it retains the xml file extension.

Create the configuration.xml

Once you have a copy of the ODT, you need to create a configuration.xml file. You can create multiple configuration.xml files to be used with the ODT. For example, to download and install the 64-bit version of Office Professional Plus 2019 in English, you need to create one configuration.xml file. For the 32-bit version of Visio Professional 2019 in French, you create a different configuration.xml file. When you run the ODT from an elevated command prompt, you specify which configuration.xml file to use.

Tip

Instead of using a text editor to create your configuration.xml, we recommend that you use the Office Customization Tool (OCT). The OCT provides a web-based interface for making your selections and creating your configuration.xml file to be used with the Office Deployment Tool. For more information, see Overview of the Office Customization Tool. Please note that this is different than the Office Customization Tool that you might have used in the past to install volume licensed versions of Office that used Windows Installer (MSI) as the installation technology.

There are a series of settings in the configuration.xml file that you configure to customize the Office 2019 download or installation. The following table lists the most common settings to configure in the configuration.xml file.

Configurationconfiguration.xml settingAdditional information
Where to download the Office installation files to and where to install Office from

For example, \\server\share (a shared folder on your local network)

SourcePathIf you don’t specify a SourcePath, the ODT looks for the installation files in the folder it’s located in. If it doesn’t find the Office installation files there, it goes to the Office CDN to get the installation files.

We recommend that you install Office directly from the Office CDN, if internet connectivity and network bandwidth make that possible.

Which products to download or install

For example, Office Professional Plus 2019

Product IDValid values for volume licensed versions of Office 2019 include:
- ProPlus2019Volume
-Standard2019Volume
- ProjectPro2019Volume
- ProjectStd2019Volume
- VisioPro2019Volume
- VisioStd2019Volume

For a list of Product IDs for other volume licensed versions of Office 2019, such as Access 2019, see List of Product IDs that are supported by the Office Deployment Tool for Click-to-Run.

Use Key Management Service (KMS) to activate Office 2019PIDKEYEnter the Generic Volume License Key (GVLK) for KMS activation.
Use Multiple Activation (MAK) to activate Office 2019PIDKEYEnter the product key for MAK activation.
Which languages to download or install

For example, English (en-us) and French (fr-fr).

Language IDYou can install multiple languages at the same time you’re Installing Office 2019, or you can install them later.

For more information, see Deploy languages for Office 2019.

Which proofing tools to installProduct IDThe Product ID is "ProofingTools" and is used in combination with the Language ID.

For more information, see Deploy languages for Office 2019.

Which edition of Office 2019 to download or install.

For example, the 64-bit version.

OfficeClientEditionValid xml values are "32" and "64."

All Office products on the computer must be of the same architecture. You can’t have both 32-bit and 64-bit Office products installed on the same computer.

We recommend 64-bit on computers that have 4 GB or more of memory. But you should assess application compatibility and other factors that might require you to use the 32-bit version.

For more information, see Choose between the 64-bit or 32-bit version of Office.

Which apps to install

For example, all apps except Publisher.

ExcludeAppBy default, all apps included in Office Professional Plus 2019 are installed.

For example, to not install Publisher, you can include the following line in your configuration.xml:

<ExcludeApp ID="Publisher" />

For more information, see ExcludeApp element.

Where to get security and quality updates from.

For example, directly from the Office CDN on the internet.

UpdatePathThe default is to get updates from the Office CDN on the internet, minimizing administrative work.

If you need to update computers that lack internet connectivity, you can specify that Office gets updates from a shared folder on your local network. But this means that you must download the updates from the Office CDN and copy them to the shared folder.

For more information, see Update Office 2019 (for IT Pros).

Which update channel to install from and get updates fromChannelOffice uses the concept of update channels to determine which updates an installed version of Office receives.

For more information, see Update channel for Office 2019.

Whether to remove previous Windows Installer (MSI) versions of Office before installing Office 2019RemoveMSIRemoveMSI is recommended.

For more information, see Remove existing versions of Office before installing Office 2019.

Tip

More information about these configuration.xml settings is available here: Configuration options for the Office Deployment Tool. Keep in mind that not all the information in that article applies to Office 2019. For example, the settings related to shared computer activation, such as SharedComputerLicensing and SCLCacheOverride, don’t apply to Office 2019.

The following sample configuration.xml file can be used to download or install the 64-bit version of Office Professional Plus 2019 in English. It sets up the installation from a shared folder on your local network and activates using MAK. If you’re using this configuration.xml to install Office 2019, previous Windows Installer (MSI) versions of Office are removed as part of the installation process. Also, updates are enabled and set to download directly from the Office CDN by default, even if this setting isn't specified in the configuration.xml.

<Configuration> <Add SourcePath="\\Server\Share" OfficeClientEdition="64" Channel="PerpetualVL2019"> <Product ID="ProPlus2019Volume" PIDKEY="#####-#####-#####-#####-#####" > <Language ID="en-us" /> </Product> <Product ID="ProofingTools"> <Language ID="de-de" /> <Language ID="ja-jp" /> </Product> </Add> <RemoveMSI /> <Display Level="None" AcceptEULA="TRUE" /> </Configuration>

For the PIDKEY, replace #####-#####-#####-#####-##### with your MAK client activation key.

Remove existing versions of Office before installing Office 2019

Uninstall any previous versions of Office before installing volume-licensed versions of Office 2019. To uninstall Office versions that use Windows Installer (MSI) as the installation technology, use the Office Deployment Tool and include the RemoveMSI element in your configuration.xml file.

There are several ways that you can use the RemoveMSI element when installing volume licensed versions of Office 2019.

  • Uninstall all Office products on the computer.
  • Identify any existing language resources, like language packs, and install the same languages.
  • Keep some Office products and uninstall all other Office products on the computer.

RemoveMSI can be used to uninstall 2010, 2013, or 2016 versions of Office, Visio, or Project that were installed using Windows Installer (MSI).

For more information about using RemoveMSI, see Remove existing MSI versions of Office when upgrading to Microsoft 365 Apps. Even though this article is about Microsoft 365 Apps, most of the information also applies to volume licensed versions of Office 2019.

Download the Office 2019 installation files

Once you have a copy of the ODT and created your configuration.xml file, you can download the Office 2019 installation files to your local network. To do that, open an elevated command prompt, go to the folder where you saved the ODT and the configuration.xml file, and type this command:

setup /download configuration.xml

If you saved the configuration.xml file with a different name, use that name in the command.

Even though it appears that nothing is happening, the system is downloading the file in the background. After the download finishes, the system will return you to a command prompt.

If you want to check that the files are downloading, go to the location you specified for your SourcePath in the configuration.xml file. You should see a folder named "Office" with a subfolder named "Data." Also, there's a folder named with the version number of the download. For example, 16.0.10336.20044. Which files you see and the names of the files depend on whether you're downloading the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Office and which languages you're downloading.

Here are some more details about downloading Office 2019 installation files:

  • You must download the 32-bit and 64-bit versions separately.
  • Every volume-licensed version of Office 2019, including Office Professional Plus 2019, Visio Professional 2019, and Project Professional 2019, comes in a single download. This approach conserves disk space on your local network, no matter the products you choose in the configuration.xml file. The core files for the Office 2019 products are in the stream.x86.x-none.dat or stream.x64.x-none.dat file, depending if it’s the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Office.

After obtaining the ODT and preparing your configuration.xml file, and once the Office 2019 installation files are downloaded to your local network (if needed), you can proceed with the Office 2019 installation. To do that, open an elevated command prompt, go to the folder where you saved the ODT and the configuration.xml file, and type the following command:

setup /configure configuration.xml

If you saved the configuration.xml file with a different name, use that name in the command.

Once the installation is complete, you're returned to a command prompt and you can go open Office 2019 programs you installed.

Install Office 2019 by using Microsoft Configuration Manager

You can also use Microsoft Configuration Manager (current branch) to deploy volume licensed versions of Office 2019. The Office 365 Client Installation wizard steps you through the process and builds the configuration.xml file for you. You see an entry for Office Professional Plus 2019 in the wizard. On that same page, you can also select to deploy Project and Visio. To get to the wizard, in the Configuration Manager console, navigate to Software Library > Overview > Office 365 Client Management.

Deploy languages for Office 2019

You can use the ODT and the configuration.xml file to install volume licensed versions of Office 2019, including Project and Visio, in multiple languages. For more information, see Language element.

You can also just install proofing tools by specifying the Product ID as "ProofingTools" in your configuration.xml file along with the appropriate Language IDs. Proofing tools packages, which are a new capability for Office 2019, are smaller than full language packs. Consider deploying proofing tools in cases where users work with documents in multiple languages but don’t need the Office product UI in all those languages. The proofing tools can be installed at the same time you’re installing Office 2019, or you can install them later. They can also be installed whether or not the language pack for a given language is installed.

If you're upgrading from a Windows Installer (MSI) version of Office, you can get Click-to-Run versions of the same language resources – for example, language packs, language interface packs, or proofing tools – installed when you deploy Office 2019. For more information, see Remove existing MSI versions of Office when upgrading to Microsoft 365 Apps. Even though this article is about Microsoft 365 Apps, most of the information also applies to volume licensed versions of Office 2019.

Related articles

  • Overview of Office 2019 (for IT Pros)
  • Update Office 2019 (for IT Pros)
  • Volume activation for Office
Deploy Office 2019 (for IT Pros) - Office (2024)

FAQs

How do I deploy Office Pro Plus 2019? ›

In order to deploy Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 / Microsoft 365 Apps through Infinity Management, you need to download the Office Deployment Tool from the Microsoft website, extract the Setup file and the Configuration file, compress the files, encrypt the archive and add the patch in the Infinity Management ...

Why choose Office 2019 instead of Office 365? ›

Office 365 is a monthly or yearly-paid subscription service, providing continued support and updates throughout the lifetime of your subscription. Office 2019 is a one-time purchase. Whilst you will receive Microsoft security updates, these won't include additional tools, systems and functionality.

How to use Office deployment tool to install project 2019? ›

Install Office 2019 by using Microsoft Configuration Manager

On that same page, you can also select to deploy Project and Visio. To get to the wizard, in the Configuration Manager console, navigate to Software Library > Overview > Office 365 Client Management.

What is the difference between Office Pro 2019 and 2021? ›

Compared to Office 2019, the 2021 version reintroduces the OneNote application and adds a well-known, popular messaging app – MS Teams. MS Office is available in many languages officially supported by Microsoft. With both Office suites you can save, open, import, export and generally manage files in the same format.

What is the difference between Office 2019 Pro Plus? ›

Microsoft Office Professional Plus is primarily intended for commercial or business use. Excel, OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Publisher are all included, along with two new apps that are not in Office Standard. They are Access and Skype for Business.

How do I activate Office 2019 after installation? ›

Open an Office program, and then select [File]⑧ at the upper-left corner of the toolbar. Select [Account]⑨, and then click [Activate Product]⑩.

Is Office 2019 outdated? ›

Office 2019 retains the same major version number of 16, making it the second perpetual release of Office 16. Unlike other versions of Microsoft Office, Office 2019 will only get two years of extended support, which means that support for Office 2019 will end on October 14, 2025.

How do I install Office 2019 instead of 365? ›

You may certainly switch from Office 365 to Office 2019. You will need to uninstall Office 365 from Control Panel > Programs and Features, then install Office 2019. However, don't expect your Office 365 serial key to work for activating Office 2019. A separate serial key must be bought for Office 2019.

Can I replace Office 2019 with Office 365? ›

Office 2019 is an outdated version; if you want to switch to Office 365, then uninstall the 2019 version and install Office 365. After upgrading to O365, users can use an automated tool to migrate 2019 Office data to the newly installed version.

Is the Office Deployment Tool free? ›

The Office Deployment Tool is a free download from the Microsoft Download Center.

How do I get the Office deployment tool? ›

Download the Office Deployment Tool from the Microsoft Download Center. After downloading the file, run the self-extracting executable file, which contains the Office Deployment Tool executable (setup.exe) and a sample configuration file (configuration.xml).

How do I install Office 2019 with product key? ›

Step 1: Start an Office app, like Word, Project, or Visio, depending on your purchase. Step 2: In the Sign in to set up Office window, select I don't want to sign in or create an account (it's a small link at the bottom of the window). Step 3: Enter your Office product key, without hyphens.

Is it worth upgrading to Office 2019? ›

It isn't required! Like to be honest, there aren't much changes in Office 2019 if compared to the previous version (Office 2016). There are just a few minor design changes that you won't even notice. But if you are still on the Office versions older than 2016, you may try upgrading to 2019.

Can I upgrade from Office 2019 to 2021 for free? ›

No, Office 2021 is not a free upgrade to existing Office 2013, Office 2016, and Office 2019 users. Instead, users who want to upgrade to Office 2021 will have to purchase a one-time license from Microsoft and install the Office 2021 software on their computers.

What is the most stable version of Office? ›

Overall, Microsoft Office 2021 is the most up-to-date and feature-rich version of the suite, but it also comes with the highest cost.

How do I set up out of Office in Outlook Professional Plus 2019? ›

How to set up Automatic-Replies (Out of Office) in Microsoft...
  1. Open Outlook.
  2. Click on the File menu. ...
  3. Select "Info". ...
  4. Click “Send automatic replies”. ...
  5. On the “Inside My Organization” tab, type response that you want to send to internal user while you are out of office.

How to find Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019 product key? ›

Step 1. Sign in to your Microsoft Account. Step 2. Go to Services & subscriptions, locate your Office 2019 and click the View product key next to the Product key tab.

How do I install Office Pro Plus? ›

Sign in to download Microsoft 365 or Office

After signing in, follow the steps that match the type of account you signed in with. From the Microsoft 365 home page select Install apps. Select Install (or depending on your version, Install apps>).

How do I activate Office 2019 Pro Plus using CMD? ›

Activation of Microsoft Office 2016, 2019 and 2021

Log into your computer with an administrator account. Change to the directory where Microsoft Office is installed. cscript ospp. vbs /act to complete the activation process.

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